BD, S Korea deepen cooperation in trade, investment, technology

Humayun also to carry PM’s invitation to Korean president for Bangladesh visit

South Korean Ambassador Kim Ji-joon called on State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday.

The state minister said Bangladesh attaches great importance to its longstanding and close relations with the Republic of Korea.

He highlighted growing cooperation between the two countries in trade, investment, development cooperation, human resource development and technology.

The two sides discussed the state minister’s upcoming visit to South Korea, during which he is expected to hold talks with senior Korean officials and meet representatives of the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA).

During the visit, the state minister will also convey an invitation from the Prime Minister of Bangladesh to the President of South Korea to visit Bangladesh.

Humaiun Kobir said his visit would pave the way for further high-level engagements between Bangladesh and South Korea. Ambassador Kim welcomed the initiative to convey the invitation personally, describing it as a positive step towards further strengthening bilateral relations.

The state minister welcomed the conclusion of negotiations on the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), expressing hope that the agreement would further expand bilateral trade and investment.

The two sides also discussed opportunities to increase Korean investment in Bangladesh, particularly in technology, artificial intelligence (AI), shipbuilding, electronics and other high-value and technology-intensive sectors.

Ambassador Kim appreciated the growing Bangladesh-South Korea partnership and expressed Korea’s interest in further strengthening bilateral cooperation.

The meeting concluded with both sides reaffirming their commitment to deepening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation in areas of mutual interest.